Club News-Sept. 18

Thursday

Members of the Ellwood City Lodge 599 of the Free and Accepted Masons held their monthly meeting Sept. 11 at the Masonic Temple Building on Crescent Avenue in Ellwood City.

David K. Hunter, worshipful master, conducted the meeting and extended fraternal greetings to members. He also recognized guests from other lodges in the 26th Masonic District.

Hunter opened the meeting with a moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Hunter also asked that the group remember those who have served and are currently serving our country.

Hunter announced the fall road cleanup will begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 22. Members that wish to participate should meet at the borough salt shed on Wampum Avenue.

Hunter also thanked everyone who made the Arts, Crafts and Food Festival a success. This year's event was even more successful than last year and would not have been possible without the effort of the members who donated their services. Thanks were also extended to the Ellwood City Order of the Eastern Star who also donated their time and effort during the festival.

The Eastern Star Soup Supper will take place Sept. 28 at Christ Church. Masonic brothers are invited to help serve dinner at this event.

Bryon K. Thalmann, junior warden, encouraged members to attend the 26th District Masonic School of Instruction held the fourth Monday of each month at the New Castle Consistory Building.

Members were reminded that there is an extra meeting scheduled for Sept. 18 for the purpose of conferring degrees on two candidates. Members are strongly encouraged to attend and assist in any manner possible.

After the meeting, members adjourned to their social room for refreshments.

Class of 1954

The Lincoln High School Class of 1954 "Back to the 50's" Committee met Sept. 13 at the home of Pudue La Cava. Final reports were given by Ed Fox, chairman, and La Cava, co-chairwoman.

Gardner presented copies of pictures she had taken at the event. La Cava reported on other photos of classmates and setup of the hall. Classmates interested in obtaining copies of any event photos may contact La Cava at (724) 758-2563.

The group enjoyed a surprise visit from classmate Portia (Kirklin) Dixon who was visiting her family. Ruth Ann Henderson participated in the meeting by phone. She has moved from the area but remains a committee member.

Maielli presented tentative plans for the "Christmas in July" event scheduled for July 19. She will serve as event chairwoman. All classmates are welcome to join the committee and comments and information will be greatly appreciated.

The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at La Cava's home.

Food and refreshments provided by the committee were served by La Cava, Gardner and Sammons. Fox adjourned the meeting and expressed his appreciation for all the support, work and enjoyment afforded him as chairman of the event.

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